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Chris Nelson

Submitted by admin on 8 June 2023
Chris Nelson is the President and CEO of Nelson Media Company. Founded in 2020, Chris saw a need for local media marketing and storytelling. As a television meteorologist with nearly a decade in the industry, he harnessed those experiences to quickly grow NMC into an organization that serves clients across the Midwest and the nation. Chris is passionate about helping clients connect with their customers. He describes himself as a visionary and continues to grow the NMC brand, venturing into the newspaper industry in 2021.
A-W boys face stiff competition on track

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

 

The Akron-Westfield boys’ track and field team opened its season by facing stiff competition in the Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational on March 30. 

 

Westerner girls place 7th in first outdoor meet

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

 

In its first outdoor meet of the season, the Akron-Westfield girls’ track and field team had a strong showing. 

 

Both A-W golf teams win first meet

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

 

It was a good start to the season for the Akron-Westfield golf teams.

 

Tax levy hearing brings concerns

By Kim Fickett

Every seat was taken in the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting room on Tuesday, March 31, for the county’s first tax levy public hearing.

Living my Princess Dreams

By Kim Fickett

“Every girl deserves to be treated like a princess.”

That sentiment will be the case for Akron-Westfield DK-5th grade students taking part in the inaugural Princess Party from 1-4 p.m., April 25, at the school.

County road downgraded to Class C roadway

By Kim Fickett

An unanimous vote by the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 31, has officially downgraded the maintenance level of one roadway in the county. 

Vocal Jazz brings home top finishes

By Kim Fickett

It was a successful day at the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championship for Akron-Westfield’s Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 groups in attendance earning a fourth and sixth place finish, respectively.

The 24 students traveled to Greene County High School in Jefferson, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 31 for the 1A event.

First-ever Toy Show to be held this weekend

By Kim Fickett

Toy enthusiasts will gather on Saturday, April 11, at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds for the first-ever NW Iowa Toy Show.

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